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Bullpen holds out after Padres' fast startNick Hundley and Jedd Gyorko hit home runs, and Will Venable had three hits Tuesday to lead the Padres to a 7-5 victory over the Rockies in front of a crowd of 30,366 at Coors Field.

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Goldy launches two late HRs to lift D-backsPaul Goldschmidt homered to tie the game in the ninth and then won it with a home run to right to lead off the 11th inning as the D-backs beat the Orioles, 4-3, on Tuesday night at Chase Field.

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Flores may be headed for disabled listWhat initially seemed to be a minor injury has developed into something more serious for Mets third baseman Wilmer Flores, who may land on the disabled list with a twisted right ankle.

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Ross has hip surgery, aims for spring returnD-backs outfielder Cody Ross underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fracture in his right hip, and the reports are that he should be ready for Spring Training next year.

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Towers talks division race, top prospectsD-backs general manager Kevin Towers touched on a number of topics Tuesday, including the National League West standings and Double-A right-hander Archie Bradley.

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Roberts finding groove in second month backAfter struggling at the plate in July following a near-three-month rehab process for a hamstring injury, Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts is beginning to turn things around.

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Mariners' Miller, Rays' Zobrist go deep to make historySeattle's Brad Miller and Tampa Bay's Ben Zobrist joined forces to make baseball history on Tuesday. For the second time in MLB history, both leadoff hitters homered in their first at-bat and socked a second long ball in the same game.

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Miller marks homecoming with historic homersBrad Miller hit two home runs in his first Majors game in his home state of Florida as the Mariners topped the Rays, 5-4, at Tropicana Field. The rookie shortstop and the Rays' Ben Zobrist made history when they both homered to lead off the first and then went deep again in the fifth.

8/13/2013 |
Banks recognized for Presidential Medal of FreedomCubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor presented to civilians in the United States. On Tuesday, Banks was recognized at Wrigley Field prior to the Cubs' game.

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Rockies encouraged by Chatwood's statusRockies starter Tyler Chatwood played catch Tuesday, the first step as he attempts to return from right elbow inflammation. Chatwood said he also played catch Monday, throwing from 90 feet both times.

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After setback, Oswalt progressing againRoy Oswalt sustained a left hamstring strain July 7 and seemed to be making startling progress until Aug. 3, when the hamstring tightened on him during his first simulated game. He has now started playing catch and is hoping to resume bullpen sessions this weekend and play a simulated game next week.

8/13/2013 |
Hanley penciled in to return on WednesdayDodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez is expected to return to the starting lineup Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium after being limited to one pinch-hitting appearance since Aug. 4 because of a sore right shoulder.

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Quentin likely to return but not right awayLeft fielder Carlos Quentin, who has not played since July 30 because of a right knee strain, will not come off the disabled list Thursday, when he is first eligible.

8/13/2013 |
After scare, Lyles snaps nine-start winless stretchJordan Lyles won his first decision since June 18, a span of nine starts, with seven innings of one-run ball, and the Astros defeated the A's, 5-4, on Tuesday for their second win against Oakland in 13 games this season, narrowly avoiding a walk-off loss.

8/13/2013 |
Hamilton focused on finishing season strongJosh Hamilton's 2013 season has basically come down to acceptance. His numbers will be way down when it's all said and done, no matter how well he hits in these last seven weeks.

8/13/2013 |
Report: Twins place improved Morneau on waiversTwins first baseman Justin Morneau, who was the subject of several trade rumors before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, was reportedly placed on revocable waivers Monday.

8/13/2013 |
Lambo makes MLB debut; Presley optionedAndrew Lambo had to travel only 240 miles from Indianapolis to hook up with the Pirates in St. Louis. But the road he traveled to the Major Leagues was far longer, with many twists and turns.

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Marte back, looking to avoid future plunkingsThe Pirates dodged a bullet with Starling Marte, who was back in Tuesday night's lineup after missing only one start with his left-hand bruise. But what Marte can't dodge are pitches -- the one that briefly sidelined him was the 19th to hit him this season, and he was plunked for the 20th time in the fifth inning of the Pirates' 4-3, 14-inning loss to the Cardinals.

8/13/2013 |
Lewis to undergo hip surgeryColby Lewis will undergo right hip resurfacing surgery next week in New York. The surgery is an alternative to hip replacement surgery, where the ball of the hip isn't replaced.

8/13/2013 |
Prospect Soler expected to miss Minor League seasonTop prospect Jorge Soler, sidelined since June 14 with a stress fracture in his left tibia, most likely will not rejoin Class A Daytona this season, but he still could play in the Arizona Fall League.